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foreign exchange

[fawr-in iks-cheynj, for-] / ˈfɔr ɪn ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ, ˈfɒr- /
NOUN
dealings in foreign money
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The foreign exchange market may therefore provide more than a signal about changes in economic growth and monetary policy.

From MarketWatch Sep. 7, 2026

It is a channel for Egyptians working in the Gulf to send home remittances, an important foreign exchange earner for Egypt.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 28, 2026

The dollar the world's primary reserve currency, meaning it is held by central banks around the world in large quantities as part of their foreign exchange reserves.

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

Reserve accumulation has strengthened this year, Moody’s said, adding the central bank has purchased more than $11 billion in foreign exchange through the middle of the year without generating exchange rate pressures.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

“Trying to pretend he's a foreign exchange student living in our house, like he always is.”

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman




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